oil

What would happen if all the oil in the Permian Basin dried up overnight? From national economic chaos to a mass local exodus, this hypothetical scenario explores the deep impact of losing one of America’s most critical oil sources.

Paul Wall, the Houston rap legend, is stepping into the world of fashion with a new clothing line—Oiler Mobb. Designed with an oil industry theme, this apparel line is set to resonate with the people of the Permian Basin. Whether oil field workers will rock it on the job or save it for nights out remains to be seen, but with Paul Wall’s name behind it, Oiler Mobb is sure to turn heads. Would you wear it?

Explore the perplexing disparity between oil production and gas prices in the Permian Basin. Why do residents pay more for fuel despite living in a major oil supply region?

Have you ever had to describe our great state of Texas to someone who has never been here or heaven forbid was not fortunate enough to be born and raised in The Lone Star State? What would you say? How many things could you come up with and what would be the very first description out of your mouth?

My opinion, and why.

The oil may not be as booming but it hasn't seemed to effect the traffic that much, nor has service at a lot of places seemed to improve. I'm not the only one am I? Back when the oil industry was booming in the 432 I, like a lot of folks, figured that as soon as the boom went away we would get back to normal traffic and the service we had grown used to having for many years before the last boom...